I do love a good maxi. Sultry Seventies-chic and long-lines make for effortless élan on those sultry summer days. Lazily draped floor-skimmers create a long-limbed willowy silhouette, simultaneously cool, casual and supremely decadent. Add this season’s putty-pinks, diaphanous fabrics and sheer layered detailing into the mix and the result is pure pre-Raphaelite heaven – team with gladiator flats, the official sandal du jour, for some seriously sexy devil-may-care boho appeal.

Alberta Ferretti

Need a break from neutrals? The maxi is a super-chic way to work this season’s other style-staple: go global with striking African prints, visit middle-England in country-cottage florals or jazz things up with Missoni-esque eclecticism.

Designed by Artistic Director Laetita Crahay – also Head of accessories and jewellery at Chanel no less – the collection features a sassy spring take on some classic favourites including boaters, trilbys and teeny top hats. And for the non-hat-headed among us there are the fabulously fun headpieces embellished with jewels, feathers, lace, flowers and pearls…I’d say that’s definitely warrants an ooh la la! (or two).

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This truly is the end of an era and just days before the Christian Dior show at Paris Fashion Week (drama anyone!?) …But, this is fashion and the show MUST go on so who’s next for the top spot at … Continue reading →

You’d do well to bring out the marching band this Fall as Moschino embraces masculine militaria – with a curve-ball of a twist of course. Think sharp suited savoir faire and embrace immaculately tailored tailcoats, rip-roaring riding jackets and palazzo … Continue reading →

Natalie Portman speaks out against designer John Galliano and Christian Dior has yet to announce his fate as further evidence comes to light… Follow these links for more on the story & Monday’s video: http://tiny.cc/c8fhe http://tiny.cc/h3x1d Amplify’d from www.vogue.co.uk John … Continue reading →